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The MBE. You either love it or hate it, there’s no in between. The MBE is a powerful learning tool and is so much more than doing (or not) practice questions. Regardless of how you feel about it, don’t make the rookie mistake of getting caught up in the numbers. Stop focusing on the number … Continue reading The MBE: IRAC in and IRAC out

You are studying for the bar exam but do you know what “studying” means? Most of you think it means memorizing- cramming tons of information into your brain and then attempting to use it on the test. However, studying means learning. There are many definitions of learning but all of them include the concept it … Continue reading Learn How to Study for the Bar Exam

You already know that studying for the bar exam is different from studying for law school exams. Law school exams are at the end of an entire semester of learning, they are spread out over a week or two, you can study for one subject at a time and engage in more linear/sequential learning: organize … Continue reading Learning in Context, Part II

Yesterday I wrote about the importance of learning how to construct bar exam essay responses. At this stage of bar prep, practicing the process is important and so it using your notes/outlines as you answer questions. This is learning in context which is an efficient and effective way to absorb a lot of material and develop … Continue reading Bar Exam Studying: Learning in Context

"Just do what (insert bar prep company here) tells you to do." When it comes to studying for the bar exam, this is the advice you will hear time and time again. It is true that commercial bar prep companies provide a very detailed suggested study schedule as well as tools to monitor progress. However, the … Continue reading Take Charge of Your Learning